This year, 2026, is the year of the Caribbean! Oh, if Caribbean is a Chinese zodiac animal. Anyway, for tonight’s post on Ridesharingforum.com, the correspondents are to bring you to the kitchens of British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands is also a fascinating country in the Caribbean. It is known for turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, lush hills, secluded coves, and exceptional sailing. But why is it called such?
It is called the British Virgin Islands because Christopher Columbus, the sailor, named the wider island group the Virgin Islands in 1493, reportedly after Saint Ursula and the 11,000 virgins of Christian legend. The word “British” was only later added to distinguish the islands governed by Britain from the nearby U.S. Virgin Islands. Now, the British Virgin Islands remain a territory of Great Britain. Without further ado, here are those recipes!
Fresh Lime Pie
Tropical is to lemon, and lemon is to tropical!
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1⁄2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- lime zest from 1 lime
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
Directions:
With just those ingredients, you know the directions are going to be easy, easy, easy! Start by making sure your oven is pre-heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, combine wafer crumbs, butter, and sugar, pressing into the pie pan, and baking briefly.
End it by beating eggs, mix with condensed milk, lime juice, and rind, then pour into the crust. Don’t forget to beat egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar, spread over filling, and bake until browned. Serve yummy!
Fish and Fungi
Yes, that’s the name! The RSF team previously briefly touched on this recipe before, but here, you get how to make it, British Virgin Islands-style!
Ingredients:
For the fish:
- 2 1⁄4 lbs firm white fish
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Accent seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- 1 medium onion, cut into large chunks
- 1 small tomatoes, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vinegar
- 4 1⁄2 teaspoons lemons or 4 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- 1 lime, sliced
For the fungi:
- 5 ounces frozen cut okra
- 3⁄4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 1⁄4 cups boiling water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
Directions:
Begin by simmering the seasoned fish in a covered saucepan for 20 to 30 minutes until it flakes easily, then garnish with lime. For the fungi, boil okra, continue by stirring in a cornmeal-and-water mixture, then gradually add remaining cornmeal. Add butter, salt, and pepper, cook for five minutes, and serve hot alongside the fish. Yum, yum, yum!
Crab Cakes With Shrimp Sauce
Last is something that the locals really love. Think crabs and shrimps in one dish! Truly Caribbean!
Ingredients:
For the shrimp sauce:
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 oz. raw shrimp, deveined, shells removed and reserved
- 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tbsp. dry sherry
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the crab cakes:
- 1/2 cup red and yellow bell peppers, finely diced
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 small eggs, separated
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 4-5 oz., cooked crab meat
- 1 1/2 tsp. Caribbean seasoning
- Flour, for dusting
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of Tabasco sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine crab meat with breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, seasoning, and mayonnaise. Then, shape into patties, briefly chill, then pan-fry until golden. For the shrimp sauce, sauté the shrimp with butter, garlic, cream, and seasonings until it thicks. Spoon the warm shrimp sauce over the crab cakes and serve immediately. Another yum, yum, yum!
You don’t have to be in British Virgin Islands to try those cuisines! You can make them at-home! You know the drill! Shop for those recipes now on Grubhub!